[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] England's professional football club Manchester United (Man Utd) advanced to the quarterfinals of the England Football Association (FA) Cup by defeating Derby County, the team of former franchise star Wayne Rooney.
On the 6th (Korean time), Man Utd secured a 3-0 victory over Derby County (Derby) at Pride Park, Derby's home stadium, in the 2019-2020 FA Cup 5th round (Round of 16), led by Odion Ighalo's multiple goals.
Man Utd extended their unbeaten streak to 9 matches (6 wins, 3 draws) across all competitions they are participating in. Among these, Man Utd has kept a clean sheet in 7 matches.
In the 33rd minute of the first half, Man Utd scored the opening goal with a left-footed shot by Luke Shaw from the left side of the penalty area.
In the 41st minute of the first half, Odion Ighalo received a pass from Shaw in front of the goal area, won the duel against defenders, and scored an additional goal with his left foot.
In the 25th minute of the second half, Ighalo connected Juan Mata's low cross to a clinching goal, leading Man Utd to the FA Cup quarterfinals.
The match drew attention as a showdown between Rooney, who joined Man Utd in 2004 and played 13 seasons scoring 183 goals, and his juniors at Man Utd.
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